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5 Places To Make Friends In Your Twenties (That Aren’t Awkward)

You’re about to graduate college, or have graduated college and have moved to a city far from home. You’re in a new place, new job, and are looking for new friends. This is harder than you think. You used to make friends easily in high school and college, but in the new place, you’re not sure where to meet people.

If you’re lonely, it isn’t because you can’t make friends, but rather because you’re not trying hard enough. Here are five places where you can meet people and make friends, even if you’re shy or antisocial.

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Making friends has been one of the most difficult challenges I’ve had in my twenties.

And, although it may seem a little depressing, I know I’m not alone based on the number of letters I get from people informing me they’re going through the same thing!

Friendships in your twenties are difficult to maintain. It’s easy to feel alone when everyone is moving places, changing jobs, and leading hectic lives. So, in this blog article, I’m going to provide 5 non-awkward methods to establish friends in your twenties.

1. Get to know your friend’s circle of acquaintances.

If you’re anything like me, you usually don’t show much interest when you meet your friend’s pals. Sure, they seem lovely, but there’s no sense in getting to know them if you’re just going to hang out with them once.

However, getting to know your friend’s pals is one of the most straightforward methods to meet new people in your twenties. So show an interest and tell your buddy that you’d want to participate in activities with her group. And if you’re invited, don’t miss out! Yes, it may seem awkward at first, but these are individuals that have previously been vetted by a friend, so why not take advantage of it?

2. Become a volunteer

Volunteering may be a great way to meet new people if you’re passionate about feeding the homeless or finding homes for animals. The trick is to make sure you’re volunteering for a cause you care about, since this will make it easier for you to start up a discussion (and become friends) with your fellow volunteers. Bonus points if you commit to a long-term volunteer project, since meeting individuals many times helps things go more smoothly.

3. Attend events

I realize this is a no-brainer, but getting out of the home improves your chances of meeting new pals. Who’d have guessed?! Start attending events that your friends ask you to, and check online to see what events are being held in your city around various topics.

Going to business conferences and events is my favorite method to meet new people since I own a company and like talking about it. However, there are events for all sorts of activities conducted every week! If you’re not sure where to start, go to meetup.com, and get extra points if you attend the event alone (don’t worry, most of the other attendees will be alone as well).

4. Use social media to reach out to others.

I know I just mentioned that getting out of the house improves your chances of meeting new friends, but connecting with like-minded ladies online is a wonderful approach to establish a real-life friendship.

Many of my new friends have come as a result of my reaching out to individuals on social media or as a result of others reaching out to me. I understand that if you aren’t a blogger, things may be different, but if there is anything you’re interested in, there are individuals you can contact!

Yes, it’s a little strange. But keep in mind that most women in their twenties are in the same boat as you and would welcome the opportunity to meet a new acquaintance.

There are a few things I like to do whenever I reach out. The first is to avoid coming off as a fan girl, since individuals prefer to hang out with their peers. Second, I never assume that someone wants to meet up with me or that they have the time to do so. Not only does this show that I appreciate the fact that they already have a lot on their plate, but it also improves the likelihood that they will say yes since they aren’t pushed into a corner.

Here’s what I usually say:

‘Hello, Sally! I saw you’re blogging about/doing [X] and thought I’d contact out to see if you’d be interested in meeting up for coffee and sharing experiences with someone who’s on a similar road. I know you’re busy, and I understand if you don’t have time, but I just wanted to express how much I like what you stand for and to encourage you to keep up the fantastic job you’re doing.’

5. Spend time with the people you already know.

I realize this isn’t exactly about establishing new friends in your twenties, but I’m sure I’m not the only one who gets so wrapped up in my own life that I neglect my existing friends!

Reach out to someone you haven’t seen in a long time, set up a friendship date, and make it happen!

Do you find it difficult to make friends in your twenties? Please let me know in the comments section below.

And, just so you know, I have a site called Smart Twenties where I publish more articles like this.

When we were in university, the social scene was a lot different than it is today. In our 20s, it seemed like the only way to make friends was to be the life of the party. As a result, many of us spent a sizable portion of our 20s trying to be cool, only to find that the friends we made in that pursuit weren’t very close.. Read more about make friends at 25 and let us know what you think.

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